Category: Environmental issues

IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces the ‘Low Carbon Pioneers’ program

IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in hospitality, announces the launch of its Low Carbon Pioneers program, which brings together energy efficient hotels that have no fossil fuels combusted on-site* and are backed by renewable energy.

Copenhagen rewards tourists who participate in eco-friendly tasks

Tourists to the Danish capital will be rewarded with free food and activities - but only if they take part in environmentally friendly tasks.

AI helps reduce food waste through better prevention and management

When used improperly, AI can wreak havoc. One need not look far in our industry, however, to find examples of how AI is being used in a positive way—in the hotel kitchen to reduce food waste.

Hilton’s Green Ramadan initiative cuts food waste by 21%.

Hilton announced the results of its Green Ramadan 2024 initiative, which aimed to further reduce food waste across hotel operations during the holy month. Through the effort, Hilton saw a more than 20 percent reduction in post-consumer food waste.

A story of regeneration and sustainability: Guardians of Andean Trees

Valencia Travel Cusco has launched the "Guardians of Andean Trees" Program, an initiative aimed at mitigating carbon emissions, supporting the well-being of local communities, and promoting the regeneration of the natural environment through the planting of 15,000 pine trees in the Sacred Valley, specifically in the communities of Ruqqa Ayllu in Willoq and Amaru in Pisac.

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Booking.com and UN Tourism develop online training series for hospitality

A new series of online training sessions for hospitality businesses, focusing on community engagement, energy and greenhouse gases, as well as food and water management, has been developed by Booking.com in collaboration with UN Tourism.